Pets truly do become part of the family. You probably take your beloved canine companion to the vet often for check-ups, vaccines, and other pet health concerns. One thing many pet owners don't consider, however, is that it's important to create a fire safety plan for your furry family members. If the worst-case scenario happens, nobody wants to waste precious moments trying to figure out pet safety along with human safety.

When you have a pet cat, you want to feed it the most balanced and nutritious foods that you can possibly provide. Since all cats are carnivores, this means meat. Cats can thrive on a diet of both raw and cooked meat. Fresh meat can help your cat avoid feline diseases and debilitating medical conditions common to pet cats. Here are some ways to prepare and preserve nutritious food for your cat that they will love: 

Cat vaccines are a great way to keep your feline companion protected against several illnesses and potential dangers. They're a medical advancement that empowers cats to live longer, healthier lives. Every cat owner needs to know the following facts about vaccines. Vaccines Are Safe Although many people worry about the possibly detrimental effects of vaccines, recent studies reveal that there might not be any truth to the claims of negative side effects due to vaccination of a child.

Human pharmacies are easy enough to open, establish and operate because people always need medicines and they need their prescriptions filled. However, it is quite a different story for pets. Some vets carry a large assortment of pet medicines such that you do not have to worry about where you get your pet's medicines, but what if your vet does not? More to the point, what if you are some distance away from a vet and you need something to treat a suspected pet illness or injury and you cannot get to a vet or pet hospital?

Green iguanas are very interesting animals and they are often kept as pets. Unfortunately, many people do not know a lot about iguanas or how to care for them, so many first time iguana owners have a lot to learn. If you're planning on getting a green iguana from a retailer that has reptiles for sale in the near future, use the following tips: Habitat A baby iguana in a pet store may look cute and small, but an adult iguana can be5 to 7 feet in length when fully grown, so it is important to keep that size in mind when it comes to their habitat in your home.

Spaying is highly recommended for female puppies for several reasons-- it prevents your dog from falling pregnant with an unwanted litter of puppies after reaching sexual maturity, allows you to avoid the hassle of female dog heat cycles, and can help protect your dog from reproductive diseases. While spaying is a very common veterinary procedure, it is major abdominal surgery. When you bring your puppy home after being spayed you can expect the following: 

When you wake up in the morning, glance out your window and see that giant sections of your lawn have been torn up, it's likely the work of a neighborhood skunk that prowls backyards after dark. The first step toward dealing with this eyesore is getting rid of the skunk problem; there's little point in spending time repairing your lawn if the skunk will return night after night. Call your local pest control service to explain the problem, and it will send a technician to your home to trap the animal and relocate it.

Like children, dogs and cats must be taught the finer points of acceptable behavior in the household. Sadly, too many cats end up being relinquished to animal shelters because their owners are uninformed and mistakenly believe the old myth that cats cannot be trained and bad habits cannot be broken. Find out how you can address five common behavioral issues to restore peace in your home by training your feline delinquent to change his ways.

Does your cat appear to have dandruff flakes that move across his or her fur? This may seem like something out of a sci-fi movie, but there's a good chance your cat is actually suffering from an infestation of Cheyletiella mites. Known as walking dandruff because of their skin-flake-like appearance, these mites are highly contagious and can make your cat very itchy and uncomfortable. Here's a closer look at how walking dandruff affects cats and what you can do about it.

You just picked up an adorable newborn kitten, but you weren't aware of the rigorous vaccination schedule they needed. Early in their lives, kittens are getting vaccinated every few weeks and it can be stressful for them. However, there are ways that you can calm their nerves and keep them from getting too agitated at the vet's office. Tracking Anxiety During The First Trip The first time you take your cat to the veterinarian for a vaccination, watch their body language to gauge their anxiety.